5 Practical Ways to Deal with Pollen Allergies

Spring and summer is the time to celebrate after being struck in heavy coats, wooly sweaters, and locked indoors. Yet, outside is still quite frightful with pollen. What can we do?

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5 Practical Ways to Deal with Pollen Allergies

Spring and summer is the time to celebrate after being struck in heavy coats, wooly sweaters, and locked indoors. Yet, outside is still quite frightful with pollen. Tree pollen, grass pollen, and weed pollen are high during this time. Here are five tips to deal with pesky pollen allergies in addition to what has been prescribed by your doctor.

What is the Pollen Count?

Every season has its allergies, so check out the pollen count to prepare for the day before opening windows, or ditching medications. The Weather Channel has updated pollen counts on its website, and so do many others. Be prepared, before you regret.

Clean

Wipe down tables outside and inside. Also wash the car, and clean the car door handles, and outside doorknobs. When we touch pollen on car doors or other items, and we forget, and touch our eyes. This can lead to a severe episode for many.

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Isolate

Doctors Robert and William Sears recommend that decontaminating at the end of the day is important. Take a shower, wash your clothes, and put “used clothes in the laundry room, and don’t bring contaminated clothes into the bedroom.”

Visit both Dr. Sears to have your questions answered about allergies and other medical issues.

The Weather

Allergies act up when the weather is dry and the best times to be out is during the morning, early evening or after rain fall.

Air Conditioner

Using the air conditioner inside and in the car will help you breathe better. This will filter out pollens. Also try a mask if you need to work outdoors to filter the pollen as well.